Patiala Bus Crashes Into Tree, Fifteen People Suffer Injuries
A Patiala bus crashes into a tree near Faridpur; 15 are injured, and passengers are rescued.
A state transport bus collided with a tree near Faridpur village in Nabha block, Patiala, on Thursday, injuring 15 passengers, according to police sources. The bus was traveling from Mallewal to Patiala when the accident occurred, causing significant damage to the vehicle.
Eyewitnesses reported that the bus was overcrowded, carrying passengers well beyond its capacity. The severe impact left the bus mangled, making rescue efforts challenging. Local residents quickly responded to the loud crash, working together to extract passengers from the wreckage.
Among the injured were the bus driver and conductor, with a total of 15 people sustaining injuries. Emergency services promptly transported the victims to nearby government and private hospitals for treatment. The extent of the injuries was not immediately clear, but authorities are ensuring medical care for all affected.
Also Read: Normalcy Returns As Nepal Army Takes Charge Of Security
The bus was a vital lifeline for students and office-goers traveling between villages along the Mallewal-Patiala route. Police are investigating the cause of the crash, including whether overcrowding or other factors contributed to the incident.
Also Read: IndiGo Halts Kathmandu Flights as Nepal Protests Escalate
